Pottery classes
Learn to be creative with clay in this mixed ability course, covering a range of techniques.
We run an eight-week evening course in pottery in the University's autumn and spring terms. The courses are open to Loughborough University students, staff and members of the public (age 16+).
They are suitable for all ability levels and take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings on campus. Whether you're a complete beginner or someone with previous ceramics experience you'll get to try out different techniques and use a range of tools in this pottery class.
Subject to tutor and room availability, we run a course over the summer, which can vary in length from six to ten weeks.
Autumn 2026
Following the appointment of Emma Kimbley as our new pottery tutor, we are in the final stages of confirming dates for our autumn evening classes.
We expect to update this webpage by Wednesday 16 September 2026 so please check back for the latest information.
If you would like to receive email updates and access to priority booking for these classes then please sign up to our mailing list.
Course details
Classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.30-9pm in the autumn and spring terms. It is exactly the same content for both days, attendees choose which day to sign up for. The classes take place in Room 30 in the 3D Design Building. This single storey building is located directly behind Edward Barnsley Building on the Loughborough College side of Epinal Way, opposite the main campus.
Cost (as of Jan 2026)
- Loughborough University students - £65
- Loughborough University staff/members of the public - £130
Parking
Visitors are required to register their vehicle and pay to park on campus. There is a flat evening rate of £1 after 6pm.
Please contact Parking@lboro.ac.uk if you have any queries.
Accessibility
There is step-free access into the building. An accessible toilet is located along the ground floor corridor.
If you have any specific access requirements or anything you would like us to be aware of when running the classes, please let us know via the booking form or email LU.Arts@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk in advance of booking and we will do our best to accommodate them.
How to book
Our mailing list subscribers enjoy a priority booking period. Bookings are online only via Eventbrite. Demand for places at these classes is incredibly high so we recommend signing up to our mailing list in order to access future priority booking.
Refunds and Cancellations
We will issue refunds for cancellations (minus Eventbrite fees) up to seven days prior to the first class, but no refunds will subsequently be issued unless a class is cancelled and cannot be re-arranged.
Tutor - Emma Kimbley
Emma Kimbley is a Nottinghamshire potter specialising in wheel throwing and all things hand building. Emma uses old school studio pottery techniques with an exploration into more modern forms and decoration in her teaching.
Emma also runs Pots & Pints events in Nottingham, teaches wheel throwing privately and attends shows with her ceramic work, alongside running her own small business makers shop!